Coodes Solicitors

01566 770000

Coodes is one of the oldest law firms in Cornwall. Coodes LLP is recognised as one of the leading law firms in Cornwall and Devon and the longest established firm in the region. We take pride in being rooted in the communities of the south west, serving the business and personal interests of our clients from our extensive branch network of eight offices, ranging geographically from Penzance in the west to Holsworthy in the east. Many of our lawyers have roots in Devon and Cornwall and thus bring a particular understanding to every legal problem they face. Read more...

Address
8 Race Hill
Launceston
Cornwall
PL15 9BA
01566 770000
www.coodes.co.uk

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Available lawyers at Coodes Solicitors

Ann-Marie Lock

Karen Jones

Chartered Legal Executive

Aimee Edwards

Amy Quinn

Alan Gates

Chartered Legal Executive

Ben Sidgwick

Lisa Robinson

Anna Barrick

Madeline Dykes

Abi Lutey

Anna Parsons

Ashton Laidler

Caitlin Facey

Carys Cloke

Jane Drummond

How Coodes Solicitors Compares

Value for money

This firm - 93%

National Average

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Excellent does not necessarily mean ‘cheap’. It means that clients thought that the level of service received was Excellent for what they paid.

This score has been calculated using up to the last 300 reviews left by clients of Coodes Solicitors on ReviewSolicitors.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask reviewer questions about the value for money they felt they received by using Coodes Solicitors. These questions include:

Value for money (a rating of 1-5)
How much were you initially quoted or how much did you expect to pay?
Approximately how much did you end up spending for the legal services provided (ignoring disbursements and court fees)
Did you think this was underpriced, overpriced or about right?
Overall experience

We use data science to amalgamate the answers to these questions and create a ‘ReviewSolicitors score’ out of 100. The above chart representation score is a simple percentage representation of the averaged score across those who have reviewed this law firm.

Underpriced 5%

Overpriced 21%

About Right 73%

If you would like to read more about how we work with our review data please see our Transparency section.

Satisfied with
outcome of matter

This firm - 96%

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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Coodes Solicitors and were satisfied with the outcome of their matter. Being satisfied with the outcome of your matter is an important consideration to have in mind.

You can use this data to see how Coodes Solicitors compares to the national average of clients being satisfied with the outcome of their matter after instructing a solicitor.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask the question:

"Were you satisfied with the outcome of your case?"

The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:

Yes 96%

No 4%

If you would like to read more about how we work with our review data please see our Transparency section.

Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Coodes Solicitors offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally.

Consumer

1st / 39

69th / 4507

Company & Commercial

1st / 38

52nd / 4288

Housing & Property

1st / 44

13th / 4212

Family Law

1st / 2

189th / 3816

Wills, Trusts & Probate

1st / 3

159th / 3466

Commercial Property

1st / 36

89th / 3276

Employment

1st / 25

6th / 3058

Regulations

1st / 27

19th / 2506

Personal Injury

1st / 18

66th / 2342

Crime/ Criminal Defence

1st / 2

76th / 2084

Money & Tax

1st / 2

30th / 1831

Professional Negligence

1st / 11

21st / 1177

IT & Intellectual Property

1st / 9

14th / 1037

Dispute Resolution

1st / 7

39th / 1031

Clinical Negligence

1st / 7

26th / 938

Welfare & Benefits

1st / 14

26th / 811

Agriculture

1st / 13

25th / 612

Construction

1st / 5

14th / 579

Charities

1st / 8

14th / 560

Driving offences

1st / 3

29th / 381

Data shown above is based on the reviews and client feedback collected by ReviewSolicitors over the last 12 months.

Review Sources

Client Reviews

4.8/5

Reviews summary

Excellent

509
Very Good

32
Average

4
Poor

4
Awful

21

Overall experience

Value For Money
Communication
Initial Impressions
Approachability
Documentation Accuracy
Legal knowledge

Verified review

John

June 23, 2025

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Land registration

I have no experience of this kind of transaction so am unable to comment, but it seemed to take a long time to complete.

Lawyer named in this review:
Madeline Dykes

Madeline Dykes

A representative from Coodes Solicitors responded to this review on 24 June, 2025:

Dear John, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We understand that legal transactions can sometimes feel lengthy, especially without prior experience. We appreciate your patience throughout the process. Best regards, Coodes

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

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Probate

Andrew Dennis

May 28, 2025

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Managing the last Will and estate on behalf of Executors

As an executor of my late Aunts estate, I can report that Coodes have provided excellent legal support and guidance over a period of more than 2 years. This covered the completion of Probate and many aspects of the estate, from managing closure of investments, help with land sale (agricultural) and conveyancing related to the sale of property. Many questions were handled and advice provided, demonstrating thorough legal and process knowledge. The use of email and conference calls were helpful to manage the fact that as an executor I was some 300miles away from the local office. The firm, and Lisa as our main contact, were always polite, helpful and knowledgeable.

Lawyer named in this review:
Lisa Robinson

Lisa Robinson

A representative from Coodes Solicitors responded to this review on 29 May, 2025:

Thank you for sharing such a detailed and positive review, Andrew. We're glad to hear that Lisa provided you with excellent support and guidance throughout the probate process, despite the distance. Your kind words about their knowledge, professionalism, and use of remote communication mean a lot to us. We appreciate you taking the time to acknowledge their efforts during what can be a complex journey.

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Karl

March 28, 2025

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Frustrating

This was my 8th purchase and I can honestly say the most stressful, Karen failed to grasp the seriousness of my situation,and continued in a very laid back manner, with poor communication and updates,it then became it's not me it's the other solicitors same old story,as for Kim catchpole I think she just makes the tea, hope you have better luck than me

Lawyer named in this review:
Karen Jones

Karen Jones

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Kate A'Lee

March 09, 2025

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Excellent Service.

I required the help and advice of Jenny regarding a distressing and previously unknown situation in which I found myself concerning a tenant that I recently had to evict from my rental property.
In my error I had not protected the tenants deposit as required by law. As a consequence the tenant wanted financial compensation.
The nature of the request I found upsetting and frightening. Jenny responded to my request for help in a very timely manner and was immediately reassuring, kind and patient with myself. She fully explained my situation and not only listened but completely understood my distress. Her calm professionalism and reassuring nature gave me the support and strength to be able to deal with this through her help. This experience was a very steep learning curve for myself and I could not have dealt with any of this without her and her teams kindness and care towards me for which I am truly grateful.

Lawyer named in this review:
Jenny Carter

Jenny Carter

A representative from Coodes Solicitors responded to this review on 11 March, 2025:

Thank you for your thoughtful review, Kate. We're so pleased Jenny was able to provide the reassurance, guidance, and support you needed during a difficult situation. Your kind words are truly appreciated!

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Housing & Property

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Tenant Eviction

Anonymous

January 29, 2025

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Good service

Straightforward experience and good advice

Lawyer named in this review:
Jenny Carter

Jenny Carter

A representative from Coodes Solicitors responded to this review on 30 January, 2025:

Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that you had a straightforward experience and received helpful advice from Jenny and the Property team.

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Karen Jones

December 01, 2024

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Sale and purchase of residential property

Very happy with the overall service. Easy to deal with and provided help and advice. Karen was friendly with a sense of humour which really helped with our anxiety as there were a few occasions when it became stressful. She was thorough and explained the legal terminology. The only minor negative was lack of update on the app, not really worth downloading.

Lawyer named in this review:
Karen Jones

Karen Jones

A representative from Coodes Solicitors responded to this review on 03 December, 2024:

Thank you for your kind feedback, Karen! We're delighted to hear you were happy with our service and that Karen made the process smoother for you. Your input helps us get better—thank you!

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property sale

November 10, 2024

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property sale

everything was delt with very professionally

Lawyer named in this review:
Lisa Robinson

Lisa Robinson

A representative from Coodes Solicitors responded to this review on 11 November, 2024:

Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear you found our service professional. It was our pleasure to assist you, and we're here if you need anything in the future.

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Adrienne weston

September 17, 2024

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Sale of land and cottage

Having used Coodes in 2009 when buying land, we used them again when selling the land and property. I would have given 5 stars but there were times when communication was a little slow.

Lawyer named in this review:
Lisa Robinson

Lisa Robinson

A representative from Coodes Solicitors responded to this review on 19 September, 2024:

Hi Adrienne. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re pleased to hear that you chose to use Coodes again for your recent sale. We apologize for any delays in communication and appreciate your feedback, which helps us improve our services. If you have any further concerns or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We value your feedback and hope to provide you with a smoother experience in the future.

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Daniel

September 09, 2024

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Transfer of Equity.

Karen and the Coodes team were fantastic to deal with and acted very professionally in helping me through a very stressful time, doing lots of chasing due to the inadequacies of my mortgage lender.

Communication was fantastic and they guided me through the process easily.

Highly recommended.

Lawyer named in this review:
Karen Jones

Karen Jones

A representative from Coodes Solicitors responded to this review on 10 September, 2024:

Dear Daniel, Thank you for your kind words. We’re glad to hear that Karen and the Coodes team were able to guide you smoothly through a stressful time. We appreciate your recommendation. Best regards, Coodes LLP

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Mrs W Thacker & Mr N Musselwhite

September 03, 2024

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Sale of Property

EXCELLENT, very approachable and friendly, explained everything carefully and very happy to use Coodes again

Lawyer named in this review:
Karen Jones

Karen Jones

A representative from Coodes Solicitors responded to this review on 04 September, 2024:

Thank you for your kind review. We’re thrilled to hear that you found Karen both approachable and thorough in explaining everything. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we’re delighted that you are happy with our services.

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Blue

February 11, 2023

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Blue

Terrible service!Unorganised, unnecessary delays, poor communication. Avoid!!

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Tracey

January 17, 2020

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Tracey

Chose coodes to make our wills, found them very helpful and friendly. Would recommend them to anyone needing a solicitor.

A representative from Coodes Solicitors responded to this review on 20 January, 2020:

Dear Tracey Thank you very much for this lovely review. Coodes

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mark

May 21, 2019

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mark

Efficient and always manage to contact them

A representative from Coodes Solicitors responded to this review on 22 May, 2019:

Dear Mark Thank you for your kind review. We are glad we were able to assist. Regards Coodes

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Deepak

April 25, 2019

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Deepak

They helped us buying a house 🏠, very professional service, highly recommended

A representative from Coodes Solicitors responded to this review on 25 April, 2019:

Dear Deepak Thank you so much for the review. We were delighted to have been able to help you. Kind Regards Coodes

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Ian

July 09, 2018

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Ian

An excellent conveyancing service by Stephen, Sue and Jan

A representative from Coodes Solicitors responded to this review on 10 July, 2018:

Mr Harvey - thank you very much.

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